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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 18, 1842
Page
4
Scattered letters and phrases mention names and places but lack coherent facts. Readable bits hint at a letter or diary fragment with references to a party, a street, and a time, yet no identifiable events or identities emerge.
A large gathering at Freemasons Tavern debated the Prospectus of the National Art Union. Critics accuse projectors of private interest and potential jobbing, while supporters defend London Art Union and call for artist cooperation and safeguards.
A vivid review notes a successful adaptation of Congreve's Way of the World at the Haymarket, reducing objectionable content by transforming Marwood into a gentleman. Glover as Lady Wishfort and Vestris as Millamant draw applause, with Buckstone shining in a cotillion finale.
A late night blaze at Little Prescott street Goodman's yard Minories gutted a four story building owned by Mr Cook. Nine lives were lost including Julia and Nancy Holland and several Proudfoot children. Fire crews from multiple stations battled the flames while rescuers searched ruins. Insurance noted.
A London inquest into a fatal house fire in Little Prescott Street resumed amid crowding. Witnesses testified that two children and three other residents perished, with evidence suggesting an accidental blaze sparked by a dog disturbing phials of Dutch drops. the jury returned verdicts of accidental death for all four victims.
Coroner and Middlesex jury convene at the Royal Standard to view and hear evidence on a fatal house fire. Victims include Anna and Julia Holland and others of the Holland and Proudfoot families. Fire started in Younger’s room with Dutch drop phials. inquiries adjourned for Friday while searches continue. A box with partly burned diamonds valued around £200 was found among the ruins.
Early this morning the burnt remains of four Proudfoot and Summers children were moved from the Royal Standard to the Whitechapel workhouse for interment, likely at parish expense. Mrs Holland and three children remain at her son’s Old Montague Street residence and will be buried at St George’s on Sunday. Holland lies in the London hospital in a dire condition. Subscriptions rise to alleviate destitute families. Younker the Dutch drop maker lost over 250 pounds. Jews contribute. Funeral sermons in chapels near the ruins are planned.
Bets laid against numerous owners at Tattersall's with varied odds. At Newmarket Champion Coursing Meeting results included Puppy Stakes won by Sweet briar and All aged Stakes won by Minerva. Lord Strad broke reported attempted poisoning of dogs after racing days, raising widespread concern.
Footrace on Blackheath between North Star and Gazley from Earl Moira near Shooter’s Hill to Blackheath sixth milestone. About 5 000 assembled by two pm. North Star won easily in five minutes ten seconds. Crowd estimations place 8 000 spectators from Greenwich, Woolwich, Deptford and nearby areas. Bets favored North Star early. Gazley pale and not at best. Gentry spectators from London reported delighted with the win and winnings.
A summary of diverse proceedings includes M Namara versus Gipus over election service compensation, a damages action Cheese v Redman about a cargo of goods on a vessel, and a divorce suit between Lord and Lady Graves. Also Middlesex Sessions reports pauper removals, settlement disputes, and an amused Beckenham case on yearly service for a sheriff’s year.
Central Criminal Court holds second session for mayoralty trials. Despite many prisoners being sent abroad for offences, crime remains high in the district. Peter Adamson's trial fights postponement as defendants seek more time due to a supposed key witness. An affidavit deficit blocks delay.
The recorder pressed for duty and attendance of counsel in defense cases. He ordered that post date lists be prepared before sessions, to prevent last minute delays. A stream of trials followed, with perjury and fraud verdicts, and varied penalties including hard labor and transportation.
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